Kids will be kids

gue_bariumgue_barium Posts: 5,515
edited July 2007 in A Moving Train
This is funny.



http://www.abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory?id=3370892

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Three protesters disrupted a prayer by a Hindu chaplain on Thursday at the opening of a U.S. Senate hearing, calling it an abomination and shouting slogans about Jesus Christ.

It was the first time the daily prayer that opens Senate proceedings was said by a Hindu chaplain.

Capitol police said two women and one man were arrested and charged with causing a disruption in the public gallery of the Senate. The three started shouting when guest Chaplain Rajan Zed, a Hindu from Nevada, began his prayer.

They shouted "No Lord but Jesus Christ" and "There's only one true God," and used the term "abomination."

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  • CosmoCosmo Posts: 12,225
    I'm guessing... people like that make Jesus cry.
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  • gue_bariumgue_barium Posts: 5,515
    Cosmo wrote:
    I'm guessing... people like that make Jesus cry.

    I'm guessing that some of the Christians on this board agree with the "protesters", but are afraid to say so.

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  • gue_bariumgue_barium Posts: 5,515
    ... then there may be some that disagree with the protesters, and are afraid to say so?

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  • gue_barium wrote:
    ... then there may be some that disagree with the protesters, and are afraid to say so?

    i'm scared
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  • gue_bariumgue_barium Posts: 5,515
    i'm scared

    Now, now, don't worry yourself there abook, you can disagree with the protesters and still have one true god in jesus.

    you just have to think real hard about how to explain it.

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  • gue_barium wrote:
    Now, now, don't worry yourself there abook, you can disagree with the protesters and still have one true god in jesus.

    you just have to think real hard about how to explain it.

    what a relief!


    but i'm still too scared.


    ;)
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  • decides2dreamdecides2dream Posts: 14,977
    so much for freedom of religion eh? ahhhhhhh....only when you believe what *they* believe. i forgot that.


    damn.
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  • El_KabongEl_Kabong Posts: 4,141
    so much for freedom of religion eh? ahhhhhhh....only when you believe what *they* believe. i forgot that.


    damn.


    reminds me of an episode of the 700 club i saw when they were taing the 10 commandments out of that courthouse and they were crying about how christianity was under attack and blah blah blah, what about freedom of religion....then the next segment was about how horrible it was that the military was going to recognize wicca and some other religions
    standin above the crowd
    he had a voice that was strong and loud and
    i swallowed his facade cos i'm so
    eager to identify with
    someone above the crowd
    someone who seemed to feel the same
    someone prepared to lead the way
  • my2handsmy2hands Posts: 17,117
    El_Kabong wrote:
    reminds me of an episode of the 700 club i saw when they were taing the 10 commandments out of that courthouse and they were crying about how christianity was under attack and blah blah blah, what about freedom of religion....then the next segment was about how horrible it was that the military was going to recognize wicca and some other religions


    classic stuff right there...

    funny thing is i find myseklf watching all the same bullshit just so i see what they have to say

    it is pretty damn funny sometimes! :):D
  • know1know1 Posts: 6,794
    gue_barium wrote:
    I'm guessing that some of the Christians on this board agree with the "protesters", but are afraid to say so.

    How come the separation of church and state crowd isn't denouncing the Hindu prayer in the senate?
    The only people we should try to get even with...
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  • know1 wrote:
    How come the separation of church and state crowd isn't denouncing the Hindu prayer in the senate?
    Seems like a really nice cultural step ahead for them to do that.

    Is it just me or do fundamentalists christians seem to search for opportunities to make asses out of themselves?
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  • DeLukinDeLukin Posts: 2,757
    Is it just me or do fundamentalists christians seem to search for opportunities to make asses out of themselves?

    No, it's not you. I was part of that whole scene a while ago and got out because of stuff like this. I still hold onto my faith (I agree with the protestors in THEORY - not their tactics), but I can't stand the way fundamentalists are always looking for a fight. It seems like the message of love, tolerance and harmony gets lost the holier people think they are...
    I smile, but who am I kidding...
  • DeLukin wrote:
    No, it's not you. I was part of that whole scene a while ago and got out because of stuff like this. I still hold onto my faith (I agree with the protestors in THEORY - not their tactics), but I can't stand the way fundamentalists are always looking for a fight. It seems like the message of love, tolerance and harmony gets lost the holier people think they are...
    Nicely phrased.

    In response again to Know1:

    Freedom of religion is, at it's best, acceptance of all religion rather than exclusion. I prefer a world where congress lets a Hindu say a prayer for them to a world where that huge chunk of our culture called religion is shut out.
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  • know1know1 Posts: 6,794
    Nicely phrased.

    In response again to Know1:

    Freedom of religion is, at it's best, acceptance of all religion rather than exclusion. I prefer a world where congress lets a Hindu say a prayer for them to a world where that huge chunk of our culture called religion is shut out.

    I agree. I'd prefer for religion to be allowed in government and I don't think it should be exclusionary.
    The only people we should try to get even with...
    ...are those who've helped us.

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  • know1know1 Posts: 6,794
    Seems like a really nice cultural step ahead for them to do that.

    I agree. I have no problem with the Hindu prayer at the Senate, but some people adamantly espouse that religion should be strictly banned from government.
    The only people we should try to get even with...
    ...are those who've helped us.

    Right 'round the corner could be bigger than ourselves.
  • Pacomc79Pacomc79 Posts: 9,404
    boy it would be great if everyone could just respect other cultures.

    Think it's crap? Great. Keep it too yourself. No one is converting to your religion if this is the ridiculous classless behavior you are using as an example.

    It's primarily the reason many campus outreach programs end up resembling cults.

    You don't have to agree with all the other religions, but show some class and respect. Hindu's aren't going into Churches and shouting BOLLOCKS!!! It just makes the students look like idiots, on the same level as Fred Phelps.

    I mean honestly, I think fundamentalism of all kinds essentially = zero thought process and essentially stupid people, but I'm not walking into their churches and telling them that, nor am I rude to the people out at night with mega phones telling everyone they are going to hell.

    Live and let live, act respectful whether or not other people respect you.
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  • chopitdownchopitdown Posts: 2,222
    Pacomc79 wrote:
    You don't have to agree with all the other religions, but show some class and respect. Hindu's aren't going into Churches and shouting BOLLOCKS!!! It just makes the students look like idiots, on the same level as Fred Phelps.

    well said.
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  • decides2dreamdecides2dream Posts: 14,977
    El_Kabong wrote:
    reminds me of an episode of the 700 club i saw when they were taing the 10 commandments out of that courthouse and they were crying about how christianity was under attack and blah blah blah, what about freedom of religion....then the next segment was about how horrible it was that the military was going to recognize wicca and some other religions



    seriously...sometimes you watch and hear the words come out of some mouths and often wonder...do they even know the true meaning of what they're saying?

    :confused:

    honestly, at times some will speak with such impassioned fervor such statements as you mention above...and my first reaction is to shake my head and laugh :p...but then i am simply saddened that some so terribly don't *get* what all those freedoms are really about.


    not too long ago my mother sent me along one of those e-mail forwars, about some guy...i can't remember who...who fought so hard to preserve the 1o commandments display, etc....and it said to forward it on to everyone...blah, blah, blah. i politely sent it back to her with a short response saying that basically i disagree with their display, seperation of church and state...yada, yada, yada...so yea, basically, i thought the guy was wrong, and no, i won't be forwarding it onwards. :rolleyes: hahaha. oh my.



    oh, and for know1? i think...in regards to those of us who DO support the seperation of church and state...you're right of course. basically, i think ALL of it has no place in our government...no matter the religion. if i had my way, that's how it would be...b/c imho i think religion and government have ZERO business being in bed together. however, since i don't have that say...and religion is still entwined in many ways....and prayer is utilized...well then, i think if a christian prayer is allowable, sure...i think a hindu one is just as acceptable...muslim...jewish...whatever. so sure, IF prayer or whatever else of a religion nature is going to eek into our government, hell yes, i at the very least support equal time for em all.



    btw - pacomc79.....great post. :)
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  • NMyTreeNMyTree Posts: 2,374
    I pray to these heavenly and angelic gods.........


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  • CosmoCosmo Posts: 12,225
    know1 wrote:
    I agree. I have no problem with the Hindu prayer at the Senate, but some people adamantly espouse that religion should be strictly banned from government.
    ...
    I think you got that a little mixed up...
    People don't care if our elected leaders have religious beliefs... we just don't want them to pass legislation that we must obey based upon their religion.
    We also think that it's easier to keep all religious symbols from tax payer operations, than to allow every religion to post their religious symbols in public buildings on the tax payer's dime. If you are going to allow the Ten Commandmants and Crosses in court houses, then you must also allow the construction of the Star Of David, the Crescent Moon, the Ying and Yang, the Pentangle, and every other religious symbol that represents every other religion that exists in this nation.
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  • know1 wrote:
    I agree. I have no problem with the Hindu prayer at the Senate, but some people adamantly espouse that religion should be strictly banned from government.
    Those people are... some combination of the words 'naive', 'ignorant', 'stupid', 'reactive',... can't quite place it. It's those kinds of people and the ultra-christians on the other end that are slowly destroying our culture.
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  • Cosmo wrote:
    ...
    I think you got that a little mixed up...
    People don't care if our elected leaders have religious beliefs... we just don't want them to pass legislation that we must obey based upon their religion.
    We also think that it's easier to keep all religious symbols from tax payer operations, than to allow every religion to post their religious symbols in public buildings on the tax payer's dime. If you are going to allow the Ten Commandmants and Crosses in court houses, then you must also allow the construction of the Star Of David, the Crescent Moon, the Ying and Yang, the Pentangle, and every other religious symbol that represents every other religion that exists in this nation.

    See folks...it's really that simple.
    If you want to tell people the truth, make them laugh, otherwise they'll kill you.

    Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
    -Oscar Wilde
  • Cosmo wrote:
    ...
    I think you got that a little mixed up...
    People don't care if our elected leaders have religious beliefs... we just don't want them to pass legislation that we must obey based upon their religion.
    We also think that it's easier to keep all religious symbols from tax payer operations, than to allow every religion to post their religious symbols in public buildings on the tax payer's dime. If you are going to allow the Ten Commandmants and Crosses in court houses, then you must also allow the construction of the Star Of David, the Crescent Moon, the Ying and Yang, the Pentangle, and every other religious symbol that represents every other religion that exists in this nation.
    The next time that 10 commandments thing springs up someone should say "Fine, I'll put my crescent moon right next to it." and see what happens. :p

    Good post.
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  • know1know1 Posts: 6,794
    Cosmo wrote:
    ...
    I think you got that a little mixed up...
    People don't care if our elected leaders have religious beliefs... we just don't want them to pass legislation that we must obey based upon their religion.
    We also think that it's easier to keep all religious symbols from tax payer operations, than to allow every religion to post their religious symbols in public buildings on the tax payer's dime. If you are going to allow the Ten Commandmants and Crosses in court houses, then you must also allow the construction of the Star Of David, the Crescent Moon, the Ying and Yang, the Pentangle, and every other religious symbol that represents every other religion that exists in this nation.

    Sounds pretty intolerant to me.

    Anyway, we were talking about having an Hindu prayer in a Senate meeting. Where does that fall in your scenario? Is it too expensive to let all religions pray? It's definitely not forcing anyone to listen to it.
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    ...are those who've helped us.

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  • CosmoCosmo Posts: 12,225
    know1 wrote:
    Sounds pretty intolerant to me.

    Anyway, we were talking about having an Hindu prayer in a Senate meeting. Where does that fall in your scenario? Is it too expensive to let all religions pray? It's definitely not forcing anyone to listen to it.
    ...
    I'm not sure what you see as intolerant. I don't care what a politician's religion is... be it Christian, Jew, Hindu or Atheist. I just don't want them to pass laws of the land... that you and I must obey... based upon their religious beliefs. It sound like you would be okay with a law that was based on Islamic law... if this were a predominantly Muslim nation. I wouldn't... I guess that makes me intolerant... to which, I would agree.
    ...
    As for Hindu prayers in a Senate Meeting... If Christian Prayer is allowed.. then Hindu prayer should be allowed for Hindus... as well as Muslim prayers for Muslims... and Satanic Ritual Prayers for Satan Worshipers.
    ...
    Finally... I said nothing about expense. I simply, said that IF you allow the Ten Commandments and Crosses in Public Buildings, such as court houses, then you MUST also allow Stars of David, Crescent Moons and Pentangles in those courthouses, too. You may be okay with that... I think it's a waste and the taxes used to erect and maintain these symbols would be better spent on giving hungry people a meal to eat.
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  • know1know1 Posts: 6,794
    Cosmo wrote:
    ...
    I'm not sure what you see as intolerant. I don't care what a politician's religion is... be it Christian, Jew, Hindu or Atheist. I just don't want them to pass laws of the land... that you and I must obey... based upon their religious beliefs. It sound like you would be okay with a law that was based on Islamic law... if this were a predominantly Muslim nation. I wouldn't... I guess that makes me intolerant... to which, I would agree.
    ...
    As for Hindu prayers in a Senate Meeting... If Christian Prayer is allowed.. then Hindu prayer should be allowed for Hindus... as well as Muslim prayers for Muslims... and Satanic Ritual Prayers for Satan Worshipers.
    ...
    Finally... I said nothing about expense. I simply, said that IF you allow the Ten Commandments and Crosses in Public Buildings, such as court houses, then you MUST also allow Stars of David, Crescent Moons and Pentangles in those courthouses, too. You may be okay with that... I think it's a waste and the taxes used to erect and maintain these symbols would be better spent on giving hungry people a meal to eat.

    I don't mind lawmakers passing laws based upon religious beliefs, but I do mind them passing laws that force religious beliefs.

    The intolerance comment was due to the fact that because the symbols are religious, they shouldn't be allowed. If the symbols weren't religious, that's OK?
    The only people we should try to get even with...
    ...are those who've helped us.

    Right 'round the corner could be bigger than ourselves.
  • CosmoCosmo Posts: 12,225
    know1 wrote:
    I don't mind lawmakers passing laws based upon religious beliefs, but I do mind them passing laws that force religious beliefs.

    The intolerance comment was due to the fact that because the symbols are religious, they shouldn't be allowed. If the symbols weren't religious, that's OK?
    ...
    I don't care... as long as ALL reigions are allowed.
    What do you think the chances are of a Star Of David being placed in a court house in Alabama. Better yet, a Crescent Moon of Islam in your local court house... how about a nice goat's head Pentangle? Paid for by with your taxes.
    ...
    If anything... I'd MUCH rather see a copy of the Bill Of Rights in our court house lobbies, rather than the Ten Commandments... next to the Star Of David and the Crescent moon of Islam and the Ying and Yang and the Shiva and the Goat's Head Pentangle. So, yeah... if you look at me that way... I'm intolerant.
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  • Cosmo wrote:
    ...
    ...and Satanic Ritual Prayers for Satan Worshipers.
    That's not what Satanism is about. It's about narcicism and being as ultimately selfish as possible. Come to think of it, sounds like most politicians are satanists :rolleyes:
    Come on pilgrim you know he loves you..

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  • CosmoCosmo Posts: 12,225
    know1 wrote:
    I don't mind lawmakers passing laws based upon religious beliefs, but I do mind them passing laws that force religious beliefs.

    The intolerance comment was due to the fact that because the symbols are religious, they shouldn't be allowed. If the symbols weren't religious, that's OK?
    ...
    You are okay with lawmakers passing laws based on religious beliefs... as long as they are Christian. What if the laws were based upon Islamic beliefs... or Wiccan Beliefs?
    ...
    I don't care about symbols... as long as either ALL religions are allowed or none of them. You cannot just represent one religion.
    What do you think the chances are of a Star Of David being placed in a court house in Alabama. Better yet, a Crescent Moon of Islam in your local court house... how about a nice goat's head Pentangle? Paid for by with your taxes.
    ...
    If anything... I'd MUCH rather see a copy of the Bill Of Rights in our court house lobbies, rather than the Ten Commandments... next to the Star Of David and the Crescent Moon of Islam and the Ying and Yang and the Shiva and the Goat's Head Pentangle. So, yeah... if you look at me that way... I'm intolerant.
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    Hail, Hail!!!
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